Alternative fuel sources should be one of the most important focuses that we as responsible human beings strive to develop, so that we leave this world a better place.

There is an urgent need for us to save our environment, which is being polluted by constant emissions, given off by extensive use of gasoline and/or petrol for energy.

There are various alternative fuel sources currently available. Perhaps it is time that we all did something to make a difference! 

Conventional, everyday fuel s...
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Save money and energy and help to save our planet, by building your own

Many homeowners are turning towards alternative solutions to meeting their energy needs, because of the rising energy costs sweeping the world. Solar power for the home is one way that a lot of people are saving money.

Having solar power installed in the home, may be a very expensive undertaking, if performed by an expert. A lot of people however, are not aware that they can put in solar panels by themselves. It is not ne...
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While you can save a lot of electricity, simply by installing solar energy in your home, the first place to start saving is by cutting down on how much energy you are using wastefully.

A savings plan is needed, as solar energy installations can be expensive. Once installed, you will start to appreciate how your power consumption is less.

If you can cut back on your basic power usage, then you can cover all your energy needs by installing a smaller system. This will make your solar return on in...
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Local innovations in electric and solar vehicles are set to spur adoption in South Africa.

Electric vehicles and, more specifically, solar-powered electric vehicles, are still something the average South African considers an impossibility, says Carel Snyman, an energy specialist and consultant.

Snyman exhibited the South African National Energy Research Institute's (Saneri's) solar powered electric utility vehicle at the Renewable Energy Expo last week, which formed part of the four-day So...

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